At the July 28, 2020 Village Board meeting, the Village President and Board of Trustees discussed proposed name changes for two roads in the Village (Long Grove Road proposed to be changed to West Long Grove Road, and Robert Parker Coffin Road proposed to be changed to Long Grove Road). The Board chose not to move forward with any name changes. Additionally, the proposed memorialization of the covered bridge to officially be named Robert Parker Coffin Bridge was on the agenda, but was not discussed by the Board. For any questions, please call Village Hall at 847-634-9440.

Your participation in the 2020 Census is vital to ensure you and your household members are counted! Starting August 11, 2020, census takers will start visiting households that have not yet responded. While the workers will be wearing personal protective equipment and following safety protocols, the U.S. Census Bureau strongly encourages the public to respond online and avoid the need for an in-person visit.

Fill out your form now at mycensus2020.gov, call 844-330-2020, or watch this video to learn how you can be counted. Please remember that all census responses are completely confidential. Do your part by completing the census to help support the Long Grove community for the next decade!

The Village Board referred the application for a planned unit development (PUD) called the Phillip Estates Subdivision to the Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals at its July 28, 2020 Board Meeting. As proposed, the subdivision would be built on 34 acres and include 19 single-family lots on currently vacant property at Cuba Road south of Glenstone and east of Deerwood Estates. The proposed PUD site was previously known as Canterbury Park and has been undeveloped for many years. The Phillip Estates Subdivision proposal would require the property to be rezoned. A public hearing is tentatively set for Tuesday, October 6, 2020. More information is available here.

The Village of Long Grove has a number of different committees and commissions seeking volunteers with specific skill sets. Professional backgrounds that are being sought include marketing, information technology, traffic management and engineering. Each committee is listed below with a brief description:

For residents interested in serving, please complete a Volunteer Profile Sheet. A contact page is also provided if you have any questions.

Improvements continue to be made in Buffalo Creek Park, a 5-acre green space in downtown Long Grove. This community gem has a rolling landscape, a creek, bridge, walking paths, benches, and a gazebo just steps away from shops and restaurants. The latest planned upgrades are made possible by a $12,000 grant from Mainstreet Organization of Realtors and North Shore-Barrington Association of Realtors. The improvements will include the repair and staining of wooden structures, and restoration of other facets of the park that otherwise could not have been afforded, according to Long Grove Park District President Kent Tinucci. The grant was applied for in the name of the park district by Bobbie O’Reilly, owner of Weichert Realtors/McKee Real Estate in downtown Long Grove and Long Grove Village Trustee.

Future planned improvements include a new entry arbor at the Robert Parker Coffin Road entrance to match the one at Old McHenry Road. Ecological maintenance, as well as clean up and removal of non-native invaders in the sedge meadow, walnut grove and tree-lined borders of the park are also planned. Previous improvements have included new gardens, restored existing paths and additional paths.

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the talented musicians taking over the streets of historic downtown Long Grove every weekend. On Saturdays and Sundays through the end of August from noon until 5 p.m., original acts and cover bands of all genres and ages perform throughout town at four outdoor venues. Long Grove Live has been called a "mini Ravinia,” featuring Frank Sinatra inspired songs, Motown, doo wop, blues, indie, and country rock. The producers are following recommended State of Illinois guidelines for social distancing, including hand washing, mask-wearing, and the implementation of hand sanitation stations. Weekly music schedules and more information can be found at this link.

Please continue to contact staff through email and phone as there are no in-person contacts at this time. This arrangement is in compliance with social distancing guidelines and due to square footage available relative to capacity limits at Village Hall. Visit this link for contact information if you have questions or comments for Village staff members.

Village meetings continue to be held virtually until further notice. Information on how to participate remotely is included in meeting agendas - found under 'View Details' below.

For more information on the Village's commissions and committee meetings, click here.